Learnto Spey cast with double handed rods and start swinging flies for salmon and steelhead this fall!

Location: Grand River – Paris, Ontario (exact location will be provided after signing up)

Event Type: In-Person only

Spey casting on a double handed rod is a great way to cover more water and reduce fatigue while casting, and it isn’t hard! Let us show you how easy spey casting can be!

This is a top to bottom intro to spey casting lesson, including instruction on all of the casts you need to know to be able to cast from any position on the river, and to deal with any wind, as well as how to shoot line. The class is limited to 4 casters to maximize attention devoted to each student.

This class is taught by Chris Krysciak – Casting Instructor at Drift Outfitters.

All rods and reels will be provided, however if students wish to use their own equipment they are welcome to, so long as the setup is appropriate for the course content. Please contact us to check if your equipment will be suitable for this class.

Note this is a Spey casting class for Two Handed (spey rods), NOT single hand rods, see the graphic below to confirm this is the style of rod you’re bringing/looking to use.

Please note that because this class is being hosted outside of the operating dates for City of Brant parks, restroom facilities will not be available on site.

After registering, you can expect a follow up email confirming the location, along with what to bring within 7 days of the class time.

What we do provide (for use during lesson)

• Rods, reels, fly line, leader, yarn

• expert instruction

• PFD (to be worn when in and near water)

What you must bring (because we won’t!)

For safety:

• Waders and boots (mandatory)
  

• Brimmed hat (mandatory)

• Sunglasses, prescription glasses, or protective eye wear (mandatory)

Clothing:

Weather appropriate clothing that doesnt restrict your movement

Other:

• Refillable water bottle with your choice of non-alcoholic beverage

• Snacks

• Sunscreen

• NOTE: The mandatory student information form must be submitted well in advance of the class date. Students will not be admitted to any course without a signed waiver, complete student information form, and specified safety equipment.

  Participants between the ages of 14 and 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Please see the policy below!

  Class & Cancellation Policy Class Policy

• All attendees must sign the release of liability waiver provided before the course commences

• All attendees must provide their own and wear protective eyewear (prescription glasses, safety glasses, or sunglasses) and a brimmed hat, and must wear them through the entire duration of the lesson. Any student arriving at the lesson without protective eyewear or a hat will not be admitted to the course.

• All attendees must provide suitable waders and boots
  

• No attendee will monopolize the instructor’s time through requests and questions, as it must be shared equally among all students.

• No participants may be under the age of 14. A parent or guardian must supervise any attendees under the age of 18 at all times.

• Any equipment damaged during the course due to negligence of, or misuse by, an attendee will be repaired by Drift Outfitters at the expense of the attendee causing such damage. The fee charged will be the appropriate repair fee per item.

• An individual enrolling in a course to watch the program (and not participate in hands-on portions) will be charged the same fee as full participants, unless they are supervising a minor. The individual supervising a minor can not join in on the course without also purchasing a ticket – supervision is not participation.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations made within 7 days of the course will not be issued a refund. Cancellations made up to 7 days before the course will be issued a full refund.

• In the event of extreme weather, or high river levels, or other unforeseen circumstances, the course may be postponed or cancelled by Drift Outfitters if deemed necessary. In the event of cancellation by Drift Outfitters students will be offered a full refund.

Safety is our number one priority. Proper footwear and eye protection (hat & sunglasses) must be worn at all times. Students must fill out a student information form, waiver, and agree to terms before any instruction takes place.